AGL chopper night raises $30,000

MORE than 240 people got into the racing spirit at a special charity night which raised $30,000 for the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter and Bloomhill Cancer Help.

Members of the Sunshine Coast’s business community rolled out their support during a night of charity auctions, raffles, races and promotional girls at Corbould Park, Caloundra last Friday night.

Paul Burns and sister Wendy King from KB Consultants organised the annual event which provides much needed funding resources to both charities.

AGL Action Rescue Helicopter business development manager Colin Brown said every dollar raised went towards vital equipment which helped many Queenslanders.

“During the three weeks over the Christmas period the service flew 127 missions, assisting not only with the flood relief operations but also serving day to day emergency needs on the Sunshine Coast,” said Mr Brown.

“We rely on the generosity of community donations to keep this vital service in the air.”

One of the highlights of the evening was an impressive display from the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter as it flew into the centre of the race track and delivered promotional girl Jade Beedham who volunteered to assist with the fundraising efforts for the evening.

“It’s amazing the skills these pilots have, they are so professional to watch in action. I know if my family need their help one day they are in skilful hands,” said Jade.

Mr Brown thanked the major sponsors for the charity race night, including: